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New York City

Head of the Harbor

#7 in Best Places to Live in Suffolk County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
  • 3 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Head of the Harbor is a suburb of New York City with a population of 1,378. Head of the Harbor is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Head of the Harbor offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Head of the Harbor and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Head of the Harbor are highly rated.
    About Head of the Harbor...
    Population
    1,378
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $945,100
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $1,804
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      5%
    • Own
      95%
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    Head of the Harbor Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      12%
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    Working in Head of the Harbor

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $216,667
    National
    $62,843
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